CREATIVITY & LIFESTYLE

Book Fair and other events

Three events brought together reading, recreation and snacking to draw a strong interest from the public during the summer break.

26 July 2022

As Hong Kong gradually eases restrictions following the fifth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in the city, large-scale public events are making a comeback. The HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair. which in previous years drew as many as a million visitors, marked the largest such event held in the city so far this year.More

Topics: Books & Printed Items, Food & Beverages, Hong Kong, Creativity & Lifestyle, Bookshop

Gem shows draw global attention

Fully open to public visitors, this year’s HKTDC twin jewellery shows are complemented by the new Simply Shopping Fest.

22 July 2022

When the COVID-19 pandemic kept purchasers at home and curtailed international trade, jewellery and gem suppliers turned to developing the domestic and online markets. This year’s hybrid twin jewellery shows organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) cater for recent changes in market focus along with the growing interest in reviving physical events.More

Topics: Jewellery, Hong Kong, DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION, Creativity & Lifestyle

Japan’s food exporters target GBA

Strong demand for the country’s cuisine is creating more interest in Hong Kong’s role as a gateway to the region.

20 July 2022

Japanese cuisine is a firm favourite with diners in both Hong Kong and Mainland China. Data from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan shows that the mainland has, for the first time become the leading market for Japanese food exports.More

Topics: Business Management & Consultancy, Food & Beverages, Hong Kong, Japan, Creativity & Lifestyle, trade

Streamlined wine investment

Demand for vintage liquid assets is strong but the market is fragmented – a problem that’s being addressed by a new trading platform.

18 July 2022

Aiming to make fine wine investment as effortless as drinking a quality vintage, Cult Wine Investment manages assets of £265 million (about HK$2.4 billion) for investors globally and has 83 countries in its global client network.More

Topics: Food & Beverages, Hong Kong, Mainland China, Creativity & Lifestyle, beverages

Beverage company bounces back

A Hong Kong tea supplier was on the brink of giving up during the COVID-19 pandemic but has seen a revival in its fortunes.

15 July 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic almost forced Vivian Mak, the founder of MingCha, to give up her 20-year-old tea business.More

Topics: Food & Beverages, Hong Kong, Mainland China, DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION, Success Stories

Entrepreneur’s spark of genius

A would-be Hong Kong restauranteur segued her plans to open an eatery into a vegetarian cookbook and line of sauces.

11 July 2022

When COVID-19 scuttled her plans to open a restaurant in Hong Kong, food-focused entrepreneur Simran Savlani switched to authoring and sauce-making, resulting in the publication of her first vegetarian cookbook, A Spark of Madness, and the launch of a sauce range under the Spark name. Taiwan-born but a long-time Hong Kong resident, Ms Savlani had already switched careers to follow her passion – and she explained how it all came about.More

Topics: Food & Beverages, Books & Printed Items, Hong Kong, Creativity & Lifestyle, start-ups

Tapping a new drinks market

A health-conscious beverage start-up is bringing a range of low-calorie pre-mixed alcoholic drinks to Hong Kong.

20 June 2022

Witnessing a growing ready-to-drink market worldwide, and noting a niche for healthier alcoholic drinks in Hong Kong, Flora Ma and Jonathan Der left their respective careers in finance and real estate to launch Only Drinks last year.More

Topics: Food & Beverages, Hong Kong, Creativity & Lifestyle, start-ups

Creative entrepreneurs unleashed

Talented young people are learning how to turn their artistic and cultural talents into viable businesses.

02 June 2022

As industry in Mainland China moves up the value chain and Hong Kong’s gateway role updates in tandem, cultural and creative enterprises are becoming increasingly important, particularly for young people starting out in their careers.More

Topics: Design Services, Hong Kong, Mainland China, Creativity & Lifestyle, design

Red gems retain allure

A Hong Kong auction house is seeing robust demand for jewels and jade, with an increase in online activity also driving sales.

30 May 2022

Rubies, red spinels and rubelites all draw healthy interest at jewellery auctions organised by Bonhams Hong Kong, while jade continues to be popular even among the younger crowd according to Stewart Young, the company’s newly appointed Director of Jewellery and Head of Jewellery for Asia.More

Topics: Jewellery, Hong Kong, Creativity & Lifestyle, jewellery

HKTDC Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo

As the COVID-19 pandemic ebbs, interest in sports equipment and leisure goods is on the rise.

30 May 2022

As people’s enthusiasm to engage in sports and quality leisure time continues to climb, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is bringing together suppliers of sports goods and leisure activities at its annual flagship summer event. Sports categories at the expo, which is open to the public, include ball games, camping, hiking and climbing, e-sports, fitness and yoga, health and wellness products, marathons and cycling, sportswear and accessories and water sports. Leisure categories include board and party games, crafts, cultural appreciation, DIY items, drawing and painting, hobby classes, music, photography equipment, smart play and accessories (including coding education, 3D printing and virtual reality), and museums.More

Topics: Sports Goods, Hong Kong, Creativity & Lifestyle, sports

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